Temporary Researcher (Ref. TGB05/085/0317), Centre for Evidence-based Health Care

Stellenbosh University
Departement of Global Health
Division Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Centre for Evidence-based Health Care
Temporary Researcher
(Job Level 8)
(One year contract appointment)
(Ref. TGB05/085/0317)

The Centre for Evidence-based Health Care (CEBHC), a coordinating and directive centre for research and training in evidence based health care, at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of Stellenbosch University seeks applications from suitable candidates to promote evidence-based health care (EBHC), conduct and support systematic reviews and relevant research, and promote the use of best evidence in healthcare policy and practice, as part of its role as joint host of Cochrane Nutrition, a newly established Cochrane Field. http://nutrition.cochrane.org/.

Duties

The successful candidates will assume responsibility for the following duties:
 
·         Lead or help conduct research projects related to the work of the Field, including methods research related to evidence synthesis.
·         Draft policy briefs and other technical summaries to disseminate evidence from Cochrane nutrition reviews to relevant stakeholders.
·         Project management support to the Field co-Directors, e.g. prepare annual reports, arrange conference calls, meetings, and workshops.
·         Prepare and maintain the Field module in The Cochrane Library.
·         Prepare and maintain the Field website.
·         Maintain the Field database of contacts and communicate with the CNF community, as needed.
·         Work with other Cochrane entities to ensure that nutrition issues are adequately addressed.
·         Coordinate the work of volunteer contributors, who collaborate toward achieving the goals of the field based on their skills, competencies and areas of interest.
·         Build and maintain relationships and networks with relevant stakeholders and partners.
·      Help seek funding and develop grant proposals for funding

Job Requirements

·         MBChB or equivalent degree, or four-year professional bachelor's degree in a health related discipline and a Master's level degree in public health/ epidemiology or related field.
·         Experience in successfully managing research projects or research grants, conducting research and data management.
·         Experience in facilitating workshops and teaching.
·         Good working knowledge of the principles and practice of evidence-based health care, epidemiology and research methods.
·         Organised, with good attention to detail and meets deadlines.
·         Works well as part of a team and able to maintain strong relationships; excellent English communicator and excellent English writing skills.
·         Creative and innovative, takes initiative and good facilitation skills.
·         Accomplished in MS Office or similar software .     
·         As a prerequisite, the position requires an excellent record of collegiality and collaboration and a comprehensive understanding of research methodologies.

Recommendation

·         PhD.
·         Previous experience in successfully preparing systematic reviews.
·         Previous experience of nutrition-related research.
·         Previous experience in knowledge translation.
·         Good knowledge of systematic reviews of interventions, and research synthesis.
·         Completed and published a Cochrane review or a systematic review related to nutrition.
·         Working with statistical software packages and RevMan software.
·         Website management.
·         Publication record as evidence of scientific writing.
·         The ability to collaborate effectively with people from a wide range of disciplines and to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

How To Apply

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups
 
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
 
Applicants should request their referees to send confidential reports by the closing date directly to the following address:  Manager: Human Resources (Satellite Campuses), Stellenbosch University, P.O. Box 241, Cape Town 8000;  e-mail: hrtygerberg@sun.ac.za;  fax: 021 938 9793.
 
Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers
 
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
 
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
 
Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Enquiries
 
Enquiries regarding the job content: Dr Celeste Naude on 021 938 9886
 
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Division, Tygerberg Campus on 021 938 9636

Currency: ZAR
Commencement Date: 01-May-2017
Closing Date: 24-Mar-2017